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# Using Data in Operate

How to export, filter, share, sort, and customize the view of data in Operate.

# Customizing the View

You can customize the information visible in a module list by selecting which columns are visible, reordering them, and sorting them in ascending or descending order.

## Selecting Columns to View

You can select which columns to display in each module list.

To select which columns to view:

1. Click the **Columns** button.

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   The Edit Columns window opens.
2. Select the checkboxes next to the columns you want to view.
3. Click **Confirm**.

## Reordering the Columns

You can customize the order in which the columns are displayed in each module list.

To re-order the columns:

1. Click the **Columns** button.

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   The Edit Columns window opens.
2. Grab the **Grid** icon next to a column and drag and drop into place.

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3. Click **Confirm**.

## Sorting Data in a Column

In each module list, some columns can be sorted in ascending or descending order.

To sort a column:

1. Hover your mouse to the right side of the column to display the **Arrow** symbol.

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**Note:** If the arrow does not appear next to a column, it is not sortable.

2. Click the **Arrow** symbol.

# Filtering Data

To search for data via any of the criteria in a module list:

1. Next to any column in the module list, click the **Filter**  icon.

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   A pop-up search window opens.
2. Enter or set your search terms.
3. Click **Confirm**.  Applied filters are displayed above the module list and filtered results populate the list.
4. To clear all filters, click the **Clear Filters**

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button. To clear a selected filter, click the **X** next to it.

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## Using Common Filters

In some modules, Common Filters are located at the top of the module list.

Click any or all of the Common Filters to filter the list accordingly. An applied filter is blue:

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To clear all filters, click the **Clear Filters** button.

## Sharing Filtered Data

After applying filters to a module list, you can copy the URL. This enables you to easily share with others in your organization or return to the same applied filters later.

To copy the URL, click the **Copy URL**

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# Exporting Data

To export data:

1. Click the **Export** button.
2. Select your timezone and file type preferences.
3. Click **Export**. The file downloads to your computer.